The Mad Wolf's Daughter

The Mad Wolf's Daughter 

By: Diane Magas 

Age Range: 8-12

Pages: 288 

Release Date: March 6,2018 

The Story 

Set in medieval Scotland in 1210, debut author Diane Magras weaves together a smart, action-packed book that centers on a twelve-year-old girl named Drest. In this feudalistic society, Drest is the only daughter of the Mad Wolf of the North. She has always been taught to fight, but she never expected to use her skill. One night, a band of knights invades, and her father and brothers are captured. Drest narrowly escapes. Guided by the voices of her brothers, Drest captures a wounded knight abandoned by the enemy. She develops a plan to exchange the injured knight for her family. With only five days to make the exchange, Drest travels across unknown territory making allies and enemies alike, but could time itself that is her biggest enemy? 

 Drest is a strong female character in a time when women were dismissed as less than. Advance readers or readers who enjoy historical fiction will especially enjoy watching Drest create her own path and ledged. Magras pays special attention to historical details that readers will also appreciate as she includes a glossary and an author's note that details important details about the time period. 

Final Thoughts : This is a rare book that lives up to its buzz. It is one that will appeal to a wide audience. Its action packed plot and strong characters has made this book a 2018 favorite. I am excited to read more of Magras's work in the future. It is my hope that she will continue to highlight strong female characters in historical ficition & non ficition works. 

2017 and Beyond!

Dear Reader,

This past year has been one for the books. I went to my first ALA annual conference in Chicago, got to meet my favorite author- Sarah Dessen, I became a regular blogger for ALSC and I became a teen librarian. Perhaps the most significant, however, was on December 8, 2016. On that day, I walked across the stage and graduated with my MLIS degree and 4.0 GPA.

After I received my diploma, I ran out to my family's car, and we drove 2 hours to the next airport to take a red-eye to Fort Lauderdale, Flordia.  I finally got to read a book by the ocean. It was a perfect way to end the year and my long journey. 

All of these things I meant to write about, but  I was so caught up in finishing my degree and resting that I never had the chance. As we enter into the new year, it is my commitment to myself and to you to begin to blog more.

For even though I have been absent from my blog, I am still passionate about serving tweens.

In the next few weeks, I hope to share the experiences of 2017 and beyond with you.

All the Best,

Pamela